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A greeting is the first spark that ignites the relationship between two individuals. Tibetans stick out their tongues in greeting. In Qatar, Yemen, and Oman, people touch their noses. When it comes to the Kiwis, they rub their faces, whereas in Greenland and Tuvalu, they sniff faces. In most other countries, individuals shake hands or…
You know the idea of world peace must be illogical when its become a stereotypical answer in the beauty pageant circuit. In the world of today, it wouldn’t be a stretch to claim that anyone who truly hopes for world peace is not only kidding themselves but is impeding their own ability to further develop…
A wise man was asked: “What do you think of human life?” “Well…” he answered, “it seems to be full of pain and sorrow.” “Why do you say that?” the first man asked. “Because, when people come to this world their first act as a baby is to cry. And when they leave this world…
When COVID-19 hit and isolation became the norm for majority of the world, many found it difficult to cope with loneliness. Grappling with a global pandemic understandably heightens feelings of fear and anxiety. To better manage negative thoughts and self-talk, we tapped one of the world’s greatest solo adventurers, Colin O’Brady. He’s a professional endurance athlete and…
“Until you make the unconscious conscious… it will redirect your life and you will call it Fate ” – CARL JUNG I grew up in an upper-middle-class family in India and if you know anything about Indians, when it comes to higher education most parents would just present you with 2 choices- Become a doctor…
I’m no expert in spiritual matters but, as human beings, we all are capable of thinking and expressing what’s good and bad in our spiritual experiences. In many ways, I feel a great depth of gratitude for simply being alive this very moment in history. If I were given a choice at the dawn of…
According to the World Health Organization, one person dies every 40 seconds by committing suicide. For each such suicide, there are at least 20 more suicide attempts. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds. Anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions that are a primary contributor to the global burden of diseases,…
Spiritual practitioners all over the world from different cultures and traditions share a similar practice of waking up early in the morning to pray, meditate, and immerse themselves in the energy of the Divine before their day begins. This morning practice is called Sadhana. Sadhana can include anything that connects you with the Divine, including;…
Over the past few months, virtually all of us have had our daily lives upended, our reality turned upside-down, to what has become known as the “new normal.” As we emerge and outside restrictions begin to ease, we have two choices. We can try to go back and recreate what we had, or, we can…
Why do some people cope with challenges or issues gracefully, remaining calm and peaceful, while others succumb to it? Mindfulness could be the answer. “Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” – Marsha Lucas Most of us spend our time jumping from one thought to another, paying…